Properties of Harzburgite and Basanite

Harzburgite

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Harzburgite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.1

1.5

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Harzburgite vs Basanite Properties

Properties of Harzburgite and Basanite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Harzburgite vs Basanite properties, get to know more about Harzburgite Definition and Basanite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Harzburgite and Basanite .